Southern Medical Journal 1987-Oct
Traumatic cerebral edema relieved by stellate ganglion anesthesia.
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Stellate ganglion neural blockade reverses within seconds anoxemia and edema by release of catecholamine vasoconstriction of the small arteries. The factor XII enzyme cascade is controlled by increased oxygenated arterial blood flow and a normal pH. My patient's rapid recovery reflects the effectiveness of this approach for treatment of traumatic cerebral edema. Continuing edema with its scar-forming process injures brain neuron function. A patient's level of recovery or survival requires such immediate and effective control of edema.